Many of us are no strangers to stress, and it has implications that can impact our overall health, possibly even accelerating how we age. Research has highlighted the profound benefits of managing stress, including a longer, healthier life.
Interestingly, amidst all the ways to tackle stress, there’s one method that’s both straightforward and effective: breathing.
Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, a leading psychiatrist, emphasizes the deep tie between how we breathe and our brain’s response. Intriguingly, while breathing is something that happens naturally, we can also choose to modify it consciously. By doing so, we can influence our emotional responses.
Consider this: when confronted with various alerts, our brain deems breathing as the most critical. Adjusting our breathing rhythm can influence our stress reactions.
Research indicates that adopting a more measured and deeper breathing pattern can deactivate our immediate stress reactions, facilitating clearer thinking.
Curious about how to leverage your breath to navigate stress with ease? Explore the full article for practical breathing techniques.
